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 "markdown": "# Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega\n\n**Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega** is an Indian Hindi-language action thriller web series starring [Suniel Shetty](https://www.edgepedia.org/suniel-shetty) as ACP Vikram, a Mumbai police officer drawn into the city's crime world while searching for a missing woman. The first season premiered on Amazon miniTV on March 22, 2023, with eight episodes of roughly 35 minutes each, and a second season of six episodes followed on Amazon MX Player on July 24, 2025.<sup>[1](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-2/amp_seasonreview/122905314.cms)</sup>\n\n| Key fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Premiere | March 22, 2023, on Amazon miniTV; all eight season 1 episodes released that day<sup>[1](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup> |\n| Lead role | Suniel Shetty as ACP Vikram Sinha, described by the actor as a \"one man army\" cop<sup>[3](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/hunter-teaser-suniel-shettys-acp-vikram-goes-rogue-to-find-a-missing-woman-8489542/lite/)</sup> |\n| Directors | Alok Batra and Prince Dhiman<sup>[4](https://www.ottplay.com/show/web-series-hunter-2023/e86785d70d559/season1)</sup> |\n| Production | Saregama's Yoodlee Films<sup>[4](https://www.ottplay.com/show/web-series-hunter-2023/e86785d70d559/season1)</sup> |\n| Season 2 | Six episodes released July 24, 2025 on Amazon MX Player, adding Jackie Shroff and Anusha Dandekar<sup>[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-2/amp_seasonreview/122905314.cms)</sup> |\n| IMDb rating | 6.7 (about 1.9k votes); streaming free with ads on MX Player<sup>[1](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup> |\n| Awards | Gold, The Drum Awards for Marketing APAC Social Media, for the anti-piracy campaign by Amazon miniTV India and SoCheers<sup>[5](https://www.thedrum.com/awards-case-study/how-hunter-tracked-down-piracy-with-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup> |\n\n## Spoilers\n\n### Premise and cast\n\nSeason 1 follows Vikram Chauhan, a cop with a tragic past who is accused of the death of an elderly woman, Leena Thomas ([Smita Jaykar](https://www.edgepedia.org/smita-jaykar)), and sets out to prove his innocence with the help of Divya ([Esha Deol](https://www.edgepedia.org/esha-deol)).<sup>[6](https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/86136/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup> A Times of India synopsis describes him as a rough cop with a side hustle in tracing missing persons who finds himself accused of murder.<sup>[7](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/amp_seriesreview/98633310.cms)</sup> The season is based on Saurbh Katiyal's novel *The Invisible Woman*.<sup>[8](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-1/amp_seasonreview/98633365.cms)</sup>\n\nThe supporting cast includes [Rahul Dev](https://www.edgepedia.org/rahul-dev) as Hooda, Vikram's colleague and antagonist, Barkha Bisht as Swati, Chahat Tejwani as Pooja, Teena Singh as Ankita, Mir Sarwar as Imran, Karanvir Sharma as Sajid, and Pawan Chopra as Dr. Dey.<sup>[1](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup> [Jackie Shroff](https://www.edgepedia.org/jackie-shroff) appears as the Salesman in season 2, and [Anusha Dandekar](https://www.edgepedia.org/anusha-dandekar) plays a Guide.<sup>[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-2/amp_seasonreview/122905314.cms)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[9](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/krEp2eKBj0urniDQrCrLb5/)</sup>\n\n### Season 2\n\nSeason 2 picks up two years after the first season. Vikram Sinha, living with the guilt of losing his daughter, learns she is alive and held by a figure called \"The Salesman\" (Jackie Shroff), and embarks on a rescue mission.<sup>[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-2/amp_seasonreview/122905314.cms)</sup> The season's six episodes carry titles including \"Ek Khubsurat Pick Up\", \"Welcome To Thailand\", \"Jail Escape\", and \"Pooja, Papa Is Coming For You\".<sup>[13](https://kinobaza.com.ua/titles/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/episodes)</sup>\n\n## Production and release\n\nThe series was produced by Saregama's Yoodlee Films and directed by Alok Batra and Prince Dhiman, with writing credits including Raaj S. Kaushal (story), Ali Haji, Khush Mullick, and Jaidev Hemmady.<sup>[4](https://www.ottplay.com/show/web-series-hunter-2023/e86785d70d559/season1)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[10](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt27050076/)</sup> The teaser released in March 2023 promoted Shetty's character going rogue to find a missing woman, and the show debuted on Amazon miniTV, Amazon's free, ad-supported streaming service in India.<sup>[3](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/hunter-teaser-suniel-shettys-acp-vikram-goes-rogue-to-find-a-missing-woman-8489542/lite/)</sup> Amazon miniTV merged with [MX Player](https://www.edgepedia.org/mx-player) in 2024 to form Amazon MX Player, and both seasons are now available there free with ads.<sup>[11](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/amazon-mx-player-free-streaming-platform)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[1](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup>\n\nSaregama's quarterly filings record that shooting of the second season, starring Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and Anusha Dandekar, was completed by the quarter ending December 2024, ahead of its July 2025 release.<sup>[12](https://announcement.acesphere.com/Annoucement/20250210/8a7ae887-e3b2-4e32-a953-d74d3c203622.pdf)</sup>\n\n## Music\n\nThe series uses remixed versions of classic Bollywood songs, with episode titles drawn from them: \"Rang Barse\", \"Mere Sapno Ki Rani\", \"Awaara Hoon\", \"Duniya Ne Humko Diya Kya\", and \"Marna Isi Ka Naam Hai\".<sup>[1](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup> Reviewers noted remixes of \"Rang Barse\", \"Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli\", \"Jeena Yahaan\", and \"Awara Hoon\" in the background score, along with [Neha Kakkar](https://www.edgepedia.org/neha-kakkar)'s track \"Daiyya Daiyya\".<sup>[14](https://www.ottplay.com/review/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega-review-suniel-shetty-rahul-dev-faceoffs-are-worth-a-watch-and-thats-it/ec9d8444e4636)</sup> Upmanyu Bhanot composed the background music.<sup>[10](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt27050076/)</sup>\n\n## Reception\n\nCritical response was mixed to negative, with reviewers consistently singling out Shetty's performance. India Today gave the first season 2.5 out of 5, calling it a \"good star vehicle\" for Shetty that \"needed a better screenplay\".<sup>[15](https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega-review-amazon-minitv-suniel-shetty-2350014-2023-03-22)</sup> The Times of India rated season 1 at 2.5 and season 2 at 2.0, describing the sequel as \"a formulaic, underwhelming sequel that crashes under the weight of its own predictability\" while crediting Shetty and Jackie Shroff's performances.<sup>[7](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/amp_seriesreview/98633310.cms)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-2/amp_seasonreview/122905314.cms)</sup> An OTTplay review called the Shetty-Rahul Dev faceoffs the highlight of an otherwise convoluted plot.<sup>[14](https://www.ottplay.com/review/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega-review-suniel-shetty-rahul-dev-faceoffs-are-worth-a-watch-and-thats-it/ec9d8444e4636)</sup> On IMDb the series holds a 6.7 rating from about 1,900 votes.<sup>[1](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup>\n\n## Marketing\n\nThe show's launch campaign, created by Amazon miniTV India with the agency SoCheers, won Gold in the Social Media category of The Drum Awards for Marketing APAC. The case study centered on the challenge of launching an action show on a platform that usually drew romance-focused viewers and on reviving interest in Suniel Shetty, a popular 1990s Bollywood actor, with a campaign built around hunting down pirated copies of the show.<sup>[5](https://www.thedrum.com/awards-case-study/how-hunter-tracked-down-piracy-with-tootega-nahi-todega)</sup>\n\n## References\n\n1. [Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega - streaming online, JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)\n2. [Hunter: Tootega Nahi, Todega Season 2 Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-2/amp_seasonreview/122905314.cms)\n3. [Hunter teaser: Suniel Shetty's ACP Vikram goes rogue to find a missing woman, The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/hunter-teaser-suniel-shettys-acp-vikram-goes-rogue-to-find-a-missing-woman-8489542/lite/)\n4. [Hunter Full Web Series Watch Online On OTTplay](https://www.ottplay.com/show/web-series-hunter-2023/e86785d70d559/season1)\n5. [How Hunter tracked down piracy with Tootega Nahi Todega, The Drum](https://www.thedrum.com/awards-case-study/how-hunter-tracked-down-piracy-with-tootega-nahi-todega)\n6. [Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega, TVmaze](https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/86136/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega)\n7. [Hunter: Tootega Nahi, Todega Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/amp_seriesreview/98633310.cms)\n8. [Hunter: Tootega Nahi, Todega Season 1 Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/season-1/amp_seasonreview/98633365.cms)\n9. [Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega (2023): Cast & Where to Watch, Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/krEp2eKBj0urniDQrCrLb5/)\n10. [Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega - Production & Contact Info, IMDbPro](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt27050076/)\n11. [Amazon MX Player: Free streaming of shows & movies on Amazon app, About Amazon India](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/amazon-mx-player-free-streaming-platform)\n12. [Saregama India Limited, Quarterly Presentation Q3 FY25](https://announcement.acesphere.com/Annoucement/20250210/8a7ae887-e3b2-4e32-a953-d74d3c203622.pdf)\n13. [Всі епізоди серіалу Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega, Кінобаза](https://kinobaza.com.ua/titles/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega/episodes)\n14. [Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega review, OTTplay](https://www.ottplay.com/review/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega-review-suniel-shetty-rahul-dev-faceoffs-are-worth-a-watch-and-thats-it/ec9d8444e4636)\n15. [Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega Review, India Today](https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/hunter-tootega-nahi-todega-review-amazon-minitv-suniel-shetty-2350014-2023-03-22)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Series and fictional screen worlds › Unscripted, reality, and web-native series › Web-native and streaming-original series › Indian and South Asian web series*\n\n*Initially written Oct 3, 2026 · Reviewed: Oct 3, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Oct 3, 2026; Oct 25, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 · Last review: Oct 25, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n",
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